Source: UN News: Monday, 07 April 2025 00:01 am
United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Guterresh has called for providing immediate, uninteresting humanitarian aid in Myanmar, where there has been a huge devastation in the horrific earthquake last week. So far, three thousand people are reported to have died, the infrastructure has caused heavy damage and millions of common citizens need humanitarian assistance. The top UN official issued a warning in a conversation with reporters at the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday that due to the earthquake, there is more pain for people who are already going through challenges. Was going through a human crisis. “We need fast action on many fronts.” Tweet url
UN Humanitarian Office (OCHAAccording to), 1.7 crore people have been affected by the earthquake, in which about 90 lakh people have had a profound impact of this devastation. 370 people have been reported missing while thousands of others have been injured. Telecom services, power supply, water supply system has come to a standstill in many parts of the country, and living people have to live without the goods and services of their daily needs. Humanitarian support workers are also struggling in providing relief to all these affected. The movement has been affected due to damage to the road in Angoon and Central Myanmar, and efforts to help to help the needy population are delayed. Air services have also been stopped in Mandale province. Meanwhile, a large number of families are forced to sleep in the open due to fear of earthquake, since their homes have been damaged in this disaster. The temporary shelter sites are huge crowds and there is a lack of security and privacy, causing the risk of sexual and gender-based violence. In view of this, the UN agencies have called for the safety and dignity of women and girls to be ensured. The Lambandi Maharbandi Gutresh of the assignment has announced to send the coordinator of emergency relief cases Tom Flator to the leadership of Emergency Relief Affairs to lead a assistance campaign in Myanmar. At the same time, special messenger Julie Bishop will also visit Myanmar in the coming days so that the UN’s resolve can be expressed again for peace and support. The United Nations has allocated an amount of $ 5 million from its emergency response funds, while the UN office (UNOPS) for project services for project services, the UN Office (UNOPS) for food, shelter, cleanliness, cleanliness, removal and health care of 1.2 million dollars for health care Hi. In view of the huge requirements, the assistance amount will be required at a higher level. After the military coup in February 2021, the country has widespread demonstrations, violence and millions of people are victims of displacement. Myanmar’s army and anti -factions have temporarily announced a ceasefire with the intention of supporting humanitarian support efforts. The UN chief stressed that these announcements would have to be converted into permanent peace and fulfilling the responsibility of protecting common citizens. UN agencies have warned that according to the initial survey, more than 76 percent of the needy have not been assisted at present. Before the monsoon season, there is a risk of the spread of diseases and people may be forced to be displaced again. © Unicef/Nyan Zay HTE Sitting a child on a collapsed wall debris in a community hall in Mandale, Myanmar. Thousands of people have lost their homes in this disaster. Return of democracyUN general secretary Said that the situation arising after the earthquake is a tragic moment for the Myanmar, but it has to be seen as an opportunity for ordinary citizens. There is also to gather behind. ”Apart from restoration of democracy, he also stressed on finding solutions for safe, voluntary and dignified release of Rohinjya refugees from Bangladesh, who took refuge from Myanmar to avoid violence several years ago. Will keep
